Overview
Do you have a global perspective and are passionate about succeeding? If so, then let’s talk!
At McGraw Hill, we’re accelerating learning to unlock the full potential of every learner. It’s this vision that sets us apart, contributing to a brighter future where the science of learning meets the art of teaching. We’re harnessing technology to enhance learning, both inside and outside of the classroom, deepening the connections between students and educators to empower greater success.
In fact, we also look for ways to better ourselves. As a McGraw Hill colleague, you’ll focus on aligning yourself to four Core Competencies to better anticipate customer needs, more fully engage across our organization, execute with agility, and create better products for the educators and learners we touch.
If you’re smart, curious, and passionate about education – join us as we open doors. You’ll work in an enriching, collaborative environment where we create opportunities for learners and celebrate successes. Why? Because learning changes everything.
What will you get out of your career at McGraw Hill?
- You’ll receive a robust compensation package, 401(k) match, medical/dental/optical insurance and
- We all need some time to recharge once in a All full-time employees are eligible to receive paid time off, in addition to 10 company-paid holidays per year and a generous sick time policy.
- Eager for a personal and professional development fix? Benefit from online educational programs and/or a generous tuition reimbursement program.
- Are you passionate? If so, you’ll be part of collaborative, creative and purposeful teams who have a history of promoting from within.
- Every position at McGraw Hill makes an impact on the future of
We have an opening for an experienced, innovative, strategic Academic Designer, Literacy/Grades K-2. Does this sound like you?
Academic Designers are content and curriculum experts. They assemble high-quality content based on specific product requirements for programs and understanding the solution design. They collaborate with the Academic Design team as well as Product Managers to help develop the solution design (both conceptualization and implementation).
Your contribution to the team includes:
- Planning and developing content (including learning objectives, scope/sequence, tables of contents, lessons, videos, and teacher resources) for teacher and student materials–including print, digital, and media projects
- Assisting in the development of prototypes, exemplars, guidelines, project proposals, and project scope documentation, as needed
- Acting as point of contact between vendors, internal engineering teams, and Academic Design teams
- Demonstrating a strong understanding of elementary (Grades K-2) Reading/Language Arts pedagogical issues
- Producing accurate, error-free, high-quality products that meet curriculum standards (including CCSS and other state standards), project scope, and market requirements and that display appropriate content, reading level, grammar, and style
- Providing feedback to the work of colleagues and vendors
- Problem solving - identifying risks related to an assignment and ensuring they are solved, including suggestions to improve processes
- Staying up to date on emerging educational/curriculum trends, educational technology, and research within the literacy field
What you’ll need to be successful:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in elementary education, literacy, linguistics, or related field
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing with a focus on Grades K-2
- Subject matter expertise in foundational literacy skills, including decodability of texts
- Teaching experience an advantage
- Highly organized, goal-oriented, and collaborative
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery
- Knowledge of appropriate industry and subject-area content development practices, content standards (such as CCSS, B.E.S.T., and TEKS), and academic and pedagogical trends
- Displays and acts with initiative, integrity, and professionalism
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, which include a thorough command of the English language, spelling, writing, and grammar and a strong attention to detail
- Effective organizational and time management skills; productive, efficient work habits and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and exhibit flexibility
- Understands digital learning, including authoring systems, accessibility, and testing
- Diverse computer skills, expert-level in MS Office suite, proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet and K4/InCopy markup
- Experience building accessible content in digital authoring systems is a plus
How We Work: We are a company focused on continuous learning and growth. These five pillars are critical to our hyper-learning culture at McGraw Hill School.
- Big We: We respect one another and genuinely care about our teammates. We work best as one team, not in silos.
- Listening to Learn: We listen to one another and collaborate for success. We realize the capabilities of and trust our team members.
- Ask Learning Questions: We value differences of approach as opportunities for learning and growth. We seek to truly understand others.
- An Idea Meritocracy: We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable speaking openly and having challenging conversations. The best idea should always win, regardless of origin.
- Creative, Innovative, & Emergent Thinking: We tackle challenging problems and make decisions in favor of the business. We are willing to innovate and not do things as they have always been done.
The pay range for this position is between $60,000-$70,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. Additionally, a full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered.Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.
As an education company, we are proud to play our part by inspiring learners around the world. If you bring your curiosity, we will help you grow in a collaborative environment where everyone shares a passion for success.
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